Requirements
Requires a degree in Human Resource, Psychology, or Business Management, with a minimum of five years of HR Generalist experience and previous experience as an HR Business Partner. CIPD qualification is desirable. Essential skills include Change Management expertise, strong organizational and performance management skills, proficiency in analytical skills and financial modeling, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Description
Job Requisition ID: 180609 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A'rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.Overview Of The Role:The HR Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to senior line management on all Human Resource Management matters. This role requires a deep understanding of the business to implement HR strategies that support business growth. It emphasizes building a performance-focused culture, ensuring meritocracy and diversity, and complying with group HR policies. The role also includes developing succession plans, managing learning and development, and facilitating organizational change to optimize the workforce and financial resources.What You Will Do:StrategyIn liaison with the Business MD, GM HR, and Group HR Director, create an HR strategy for the Store and develop the annual HR Plan.Communicate plans and progress against the plan to the HR Function and Business Units.Foster a continuous improvement environment for HR Activities within Business Units.CapabilityEnsure new employees are properly inducted and supported to quickly become productive.Develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions.Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exits from the organization.Liaise with the Group Training Department to ensure delivery of appropriate training initiatives.Identify and address training needs for key high-potential staff.CommercialAct as a trusted business partner and coach to senior line management.Consult and support line managers across the business units.Measure and improve employee engagement within the business units.Advise and mentor management and HR team on people-related issues.Facilitate change and transition as a change agent for the organization.Workforce OptimisationAdvise and support the creation and management of a lean, multi-skilled workforce.Facilitate the implementation of business structure reorganization for efficiency.Communicate organizational messages and monitor feedback within business units.Ensure compliance with localization policy and targets.FinancialProvide regular financial reporting of employee costs to line management.Conduct annual manpower budgeting exercises accurately and efficiently.Create, manage, and obtain approval for the HR Department budget.Ensure HR Team adherence to business financial systems and processes.People Management and DevelopmentPrepare action plans for individuals and teams for sales leads and prospects.Provide timely performance feedback to senior management.Lead a culturally diverse team of sales staff with effective leadership.Ensure competent staff selection and ongoing motivation, training, and development.Required Skills To Be Successful:Change Management expertise.Strong organizational and performance management skills.Proficient in analytical skills and financial modeling.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.What Qualifies You For The Role:Human Resource, Psychology, or Business Management Degree.CIPD qualification desirable.Minimum five years HR Generalist experience.Previous experience as a HR Business Partner.We're here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.Before you click apply: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.